Inside Sales with Dutch

About the company

KEYENCE is a multinational Japanese company specialized in high‑technology products such as sensors, microscopes, laser markers and vision measurement systems. We are a global leader in the automation industry, delivering high‑precision and innovative products to companies worldwide. KEYENCE has been ranked on the Forbes 100 list as one of the “Most Innovative Companies” for eight consecutive years.

About the role

The role supports sales colleagues by arranging customer visits, generating and following up on sales leads, prospecting new business opportunities, and proposing tailored solutions based on customer needs. The incumbent acts as the primary contact for routine inquiries, handles general administration, and represents the company at industrial trade shows and exhibitions.

Responsibilities

• Support arrangements of customer visits for sales colleagues
• Generate and follow up on sales leads via proactive and reactive phone and e‑mail actions
• Prospect and uncover new business opportunities within a broad portfolio of industrial clients
• Analyze and understand customer needs to propose tailored solutions
• Act as point of contact for routine customer inquiries
• Perform general administration (maintaining CRM, e‑mail management, etc.)
• Attend and represent the company at industrial trade shows and exhibitions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sales, engineering or another relevant field
• Fluency in Dutch and business‑level proficiency in English
• Valid driving license
• Proactive mindset with a strong appetite for challenges, business development and achieving goals
• Strong interpersonal skills and a natural inclination to contribute to high‑value projects
• Motivated, self‑driven, and eager to exceed objectives while working effectively within a team and bringing personal ideas and personality

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus system
• Extensive product training
• Clear career path and “promoting from within” culture
• International environment with open communication and continuous learning
• Recognition as a Forbes “World’s Most Innovative Companies” TOP100 (2011‑2018, eight consecutive years)
• Boston Consulting Group’s Value Creators Rankings: Top 50 (2014‑2022), ranked #49 in 2022, nine consecutive years